SWFeral Loc: SWNM

Been a while since I've posted. A computer crash, a family emergency. And when I tried to create a new topic in the photo gallery UHH wanted me to introduce myself. So howdy, I'm SWFeral, been here since summer of 2012, yada yada. I complain a lot about drought and fires. I also do a lot of risky hikes.

But now I want to re-introduce my superlative friend Ted, the puppy I found waiting for me on the highway back in February of 2007. He's a piece of work but always a fabulous hiking partner, even though he doesn't understand why we ever have to leave the house and go on needlessly challenging hikes. A mix of herding breeds and possibly coyote, he is an excellent watcher-over of me. Sometimes this comes in the form of walking into my framed photos to stare at me questioningly--but his handsomeness nearly always makes the photos better, even if they miss the main point.

We are in lion country and I've captured a few on my trail cam within spitting distance of these shots. Ted is likely aware of their proximity, and he always watches out for my safety. As I do for his.

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luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC

Beautiful boy!! And what a great model. I hope you "pay" him well for his services.

patrick43 Loc: Los Lunas,NM

Very nice. May I ask where these were taken,(general vicinity).

SWFeral Loc: SWNM

Well I paid him pretty well by scooping the rascal up from the side of a highway when he was a tiny puppy, over 11 years ago. But yes, I'd say he has a pretty good life. As I type this Ted's taking up most of my bed, eating crackers.

SWFeral Loc: SWNM

Just off Hwy 152 that runs through the Black Range, about 35 miles east of Silver City, same state as you. Thank you for viewing them.

tbpmusic Loc: LaPorte, Indiana

Cherish him, he's the best friend you'll ever have.

phv Loc: Goleta, California

He’s a beauty and loves you! He’s a special find, for sure!

fotofinish

Adorable companion...lucky you, lucky dog.

iDoc Loc: Knoxville,Tennessee

Love the images-the last particularly.

sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

It doesn't get much better than being out with your dog and a camera in hand.

SWFeral Loc: SWNM

I've cherished him for more than 11 years, and I believe the feeling's mutual. Thank you for your comment.

SWFeral Loc: SWNM

True, all of it.

SWFeral Loc: SWNM

Thanks. I like your bear.

SWFeral Loc: SWNM

Thanks. I like that one too--his Rin Tin Tin look.

SWFeral Loc: SWNM

You put that so well, and I couldn't agree more. Until we get some rain my hikes will be more tame--it's just too hot and parched out there now.